<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Emily Mac Maternal Wellbeing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Emily Mac Maternal Wellbeing]]></description><link>https://www.emilymac.uk/articles</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 10:22:39 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.emilymac.uk/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Why Every Parent Deserves Postnatal Support]]></title><description><![CDATA[There’s a common belief that postnatal support – whether from a night nanny, maternity nurse, or doula – is a luxury: indulgent, not vital, or a sign you can’t cope alone. Many parents I speak to feel guilt or shame about wanting some extra help, as if they should be able to manage on their own. But the reality is postnatal support in whatever form that looks like is essential for recovery, well-being and overall family stability and happiness. Why Parents Feel Support is a Luxury  There are...]]></description><link>https://www.emilymac.uk/post/why-every-parent-deserves-postnatal-support</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33e8c36761ed67b03d1e95</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:49:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0147_7ac46c258e984924865e22cfeae93c24~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_388,h_259,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Mclaughlin</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postnatal Depression Isn’t Always What You Think: Signs, Support &#38; Hope]]></title><description><![CDATA[You might not be crying every day. You might be doing all the things you “should” be doing. You might be smiling in all the photos. And yet – something doesn’t feel right. Postnatal depression is very common (current UK statistics suggest that 10–20% of new mothers are affected), yet it’s still misunderstood and often goes undetected. If you’re a new mum reading this and you don’t feel like yourself, you are not alone – and it is not your fault. So what is postnatal depression? (and what it...]]></description><link>https://www.emilymac.uk/post/postnatal-depression-isn-t-always-what-you-think-signs-support-hope</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a33e751881c4b5f4c454b80</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:45:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/1b0147_78a4620b32c749d4ae957b443640f1d0~mv2.avif/v1/fit/w_350,h_233,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Emily Mclaughlin</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>